We’ve all been there, sitting at our computer trying to get the motivation to write that blog post that has been on your to-do list for weeks. But, an idea for what to write about just isn’t coming to mind. Lately, I have had a lot of conversations with our clients about blogging. So, today […]
3 Tips for Maximizing Your “Slow Time” in Private Practice
If you’ve been in private practice for long, you’ve probably realized that there are some predictable slow times. It’s scary! The first couple of years you’re in private practice you may even wonder if you’ll survive the slow down. What if it doesn’t pick back up? And aren’t people stressed during the holiday season having […]
SEO & Story Brand
Do I have any other Story Brand fans out there? If you haven’t read Donald Miller’s book “Story Brand” yet, I highly encourage you to pause for a moment and go purchase it on Amazon. I’ve read through it 3 times myself, participated in a small group study where we went through it together, and […]
Alt Text as an Ethical, Accessible and Effective SEO Strategy
As you all know by now, I come to Simplified SEO Consulting from the world of academia. During that time, it was my privilege to learn from experts on website strategy, especially within the context of an educational institution. While learning about website editing and additions, it was important to consider accessibility and inclusivity for […]
SEO for Online Counseling Pages
In this blog, I want to talk about how to get your online counseling pages ranking well on Google. Chances are that if your ideal client is looking for online counseling, then they are probably looking for a therapist on a search engine. We know that in general a lot of people these days are […]
How Does Bounce Rate Affect SEO?
There is so much data thrown at you in the online world we live in. As you dive into SEO it can be overwhelming to learn what exactly all the numbers mean. What is a meta description, alt text, keywords? How do you know what to track and then how do you track it? Well, […]
3 Reasons Why You Should Track Your SEO Data
Lately, I am having more conversations with private practice owners about why they should track data on their website. So, we wanted to take the time to discuss how and why you should track data related to your website. We track data on our website and we encourage you to do the same. It doesn’t […]
Not Sure Where to Start With Your New Therapy Website?
You have a great therapy practice, but do you even exist without a website? Not in today’s world! Check out these free, relevant resources for mental health professionals. If you want to learn more about how we can help your therapy website rank higher in the search results, book a free consult. I’d love to […]
3 Common SEO Mistakes Therapists Make on their Websites
When I am optimizing pages for private practice owners, I have found that there are three common mistakes therapists make with their websites. I see these mistakes come up again and again and again. Let’s take a look at these mistakes, and learn how we can edit our websites to better optimize them for SEO […]
A Picture is Worth a Thousand Words
A Picture is Worth a Thousand Words Do I need photos on my pages or blog posts for my counseling website? YES! Photos can help boost your SEO! When we optimize pages or blog posts for your counseling website, we write the alt text for each photo with keywords you are trying to rank for […]